If you are trying to figure out what goes well with homemade lasagna for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Lasagna is a classic family favorite and a comfort food staple that has been around for decades. It really needs another comfort food side recipe to make a complete meal. Therefore, you will want to pick the best easy side dish to go with any baked Italian lasagna recipe.
Whether you want a salad, soup, vegetables, baked goods, or more, I have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with lasagna. All of these sides pair well with the seasonings, pasta, cheeses, vegetables, and meat that makes the lasagna a popular Italian recipe. It originated from Europe with different forms of it but can you believe it is not originally from Italy. To find out where it was first created, learn about the HISTORY OF LASAGNA.
What to Serve with Lasagna
This is a tasty list of what to offer with lasagna. To help you decide what to serve with lasagna, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone. There are comfort food classics, healthy salads, kinds of bread, soups, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and fancy sides. This recipe roundup of what to make with lasagna includes:
- Baked Goods, & Appetizers
- Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes
- Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
- Drinks & Desserts
Baked Goods, & Appetizers
There are also appetizers and fresh-baked bread recipes to make that pair well with lasagna. They are comforting, yummy, and family favorites.
How to Make Artisan Ciabatta Bread
Homemade rustic artisan ciabatta bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside. This classic Italian recipe comes out so good & is easy to make. There is nothing like fresh-baked bread straight from the oven.
Ciabatta Bread
Dutch Oven No Knead Bread
Fall in love with this fresh baked loaf of dutch oven no knead bread. The crusty white bread is a cheap & easy recipe that's so delish.
Dutch Oven No Knead Bread
Taralli Pugliesi - Italian Black Pepper Cookies
Taralli are wonderful baked wheat flour rings that are a classic snack in Italy. Taralli are savory bites that are crispy on the outside and have flaky inside. The taste is a wonderful combination of floral olive oil and spicy black pepper with every nibble.
Taralli - Black Pepper Cookies
Easy Homemade Soft Dinner Rolls
The best soft homemade dinner rolls baked using yeast are easy to make. These rolls are delicious and enjoyed best when warm straight out of the oven.
Soft Dinner Rolls
Roasted Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Crispy roasted marinated artichoke hearts are the easiest recipe ever. It is so simple to cook marinated, canned, or frozen artichoke hearts in the oven on high heat to get a crispy outside and a tender inside. They're best as an appetizer, healthy snack, salad pizza topping, or side dish. They are gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian and keto. For a Spanish twist (alcachofa) or Italian take (carciofo) artichoke hearts are so versatile.
Crispy Baked Artichoke Hearts
Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
This traditional bruschetta combines the perfect flavors of fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet basil, salty capers, and pungent garlic.
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Fig and Brie Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with fresh figs, creamy brie cheese, & spicy hot honey is the ultimate recipe. Fig & Brie Bruschetta is a gourmet-tasting appetizer that is quick & easy to make. The Italian-inspired small plate, snack, or lunch is sweet, savory, sticky, & sensational.
Fig & Brie Bruschetta
Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs
Ripe juicy summer figs & salty Italian ham come together in the ultimate sweet & savory bite. This quick and easy appetizer will impress with little effort. In 15-minute this recipe is ready. A tasty gluten-free first course or small bite for parties.
Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs
How to Make a Butter Board
For the best sweet & spicy butter board try this easy recipe. This trending appetizer or first course takes bread and butter to a new gourmet level. It's creamy, salty, & irresistible.
Sweet & Spicy Butter Board
Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes
Here are some great homemade soups and salads to eat with lasagna. The vegetable recipes also all pair well as a side dish along with lasagna.
Easy Vegetable Rice Soup (vegetarian & gluten-free)
An easy vegetable rice soup that is vegetarian and full of flavor. This recipe uses vegetable broth, fresh vegetables, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings for a hearty vegan soup that everyone will love.
Vegetable Rice Soup
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
The best Mediterranean chopped salad is packed with garbanzo beans for protein and a bunch of fresh vegetables. Loaded with Greek & Italian produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, & olives plus a homemade Italian vinaigrette dressing recipe. Great for lunch, dinner, side, or appetizer. It is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, healthy, & tasty for everyone to enjoy.
Italian Chopped Salad
Cold Rice Salad
The best spring or summer salad of rice and fresh fava beans. The cold rice salad It is tossed with lemon vinaigrette & topped with scallions and lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
Rice & Fava Bean Salad
Antipasto Rice Salad
Antipasto rice salad is a light lunch or hearty side dish that is packed with so many yummy things. Rice paired with Italian-American ingredients like salami, mozzarella, and olives are mixed with a homemade dressing for a tasty gluten-free alternative to pasta salad.
Antipasto Rice Salad
Spinach Blueberry Salad
A colorful salad of fresh spinach, ripe blueberries, sharp parmesan, & crunchy pecans is a lovely spring recipe. It's fresh, nutty, sweet, & savory in every delicious bite.
Spinach Blueberry Salad
Simple Spinach Salad
Toss together this quick & easy simple spinach salad in just minutes. The crunchy croutons are made from scratch & with a homemade dijon vinaigrette this is the best recipe hands down. It's a fresh & healthy side dish that goes with any meal or enjoy for lunch. Pile on some protein for an entree dinner.
Simple Spinach Salad
Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Pears & Goat Cheese
Beautiful green spinach is dressed with tangy creamy goat cheese, tart crunchy pomegranates, and juicy pears.
Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Caramelized Brussel sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
Caramelized Brussel sprouts with brown sugar are a wonderful simple side dish. To make Brussel sprouts even more wonderful add bacon and blue cheese for a sweet, salty, creamy, and nutty delight.
Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
Broccolini is crispy thanks to the air fryer. It is all dressed up with fresh lemon & parmesan. This garlicky recipe is savory, salty, & bright with a punch of citrus. You'll love this Italian-inspired fresh vegetable side dish or appetizer.
Air Fryer Broccolini
Air Fryer Green Beans
In just 10 minutes, this recipe for crispy air fryer green beans is the best. This simple side dish with few ingredients is quick & easy.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
These delicious oven-roasted green beans will be a family favorite. The nutty sesame seasoning that includes garlic and onion adds so much flavor. This quick & easy recipe is the best thanks to everything but the bagel seasoning that elevates this simple vegetable side dish.
Roasted Everything Bagel Seasoning Green Beans
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
Instant pot steamed broccoli is a healthy and easy recipe that comes out perfect every time. In just a few minutes fresh broccoli is cooked and ready to enjoy. This method works in any electric pressure cooker with or without a steamer basket and results in fresh steamed broccoli that is not mushy.
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli
High-Protein, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
This category of ideas to serve with lasagna includes keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free recipes. Add some meat to your meal no matter what type of lasagna you are indulging in. My recipe for LOW-CARB KETO LASAGNA WITH CREPINI is one of my most popular recipes and there is a good reason since this keto lasagna is hands down the best recipe out there.
Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
Instant Pot Italian sausage and peppers is a quick & easy recipe. They are great for sandwiches or as is for the best keto, low-carb, or gluten-free meal. This Instant Pot sausage and pepper recipe is done in one pot and is complete in just 20-minutes.
Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
Pan-Seared Shrimp
Juicy pan-seared shrimp in a lemon butter garlic sauce is a quick recipe perfect for any meal or as an appetizer. This easy shellfish recipe is rich, buttery, & decadent.
Pan-Seared Shrimp
Italian Chicken Drumsticks
This recipe for authentic Italian chicken drumsticks is bursting with flavor thanks to an easy lemon, pepper, garlic, and herb marinade. The chicken legs are grilled to juicy perfection. Great for the grill or oven.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
This restaurant-quality low-carb keto cream of mushroom soup is easy to make and simply delicious. The creamy texture with sherry creates a rich velvety mushroom soup that is so much better than any Campbell’s condensed version you can buy.
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
The most amazing roasted cherry tomato soup is an easy recipe that only takes 30 minutes. It's creamy, savory, rich & tastes gourmet. A touch of garlic & basil makes this an Italian classic. Serve with grilled cheese for lunch or as a starter for dinner. Simple ingredients like summer ripe fresh red tomatoes, onion, & garlic are oven-cooked, simmered, & blended for a chunky or smooth soup. Gluten-free, low-carb, & keto-friendly too!
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
Keto Fat Head Rolls
Homemade soft keto rolls using almond flour are not just low carb (4 net carbs each!) but will please any appetite. They are sturdy enough for use as bread for sandwiches, buns for hamburgers, and great plain.
Fat Head Rolls
Keto Low-Carb Sausage Balls
These homemade sausage balls are an easy low-carb recipe great for a keto breakfast, brunch, appetizer, or snack. They are full of flavor, tender, simple, and packed with protein while also being gluten-free.
Keto Sausage Balls
Drinks & Desserts
The best cocktails or drinks to enjoy with Lasagna. If you want something that is not traditional or a special dessert, these recipes are great to serve with your next Italian dinner.
Creamy Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Soft Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies
For soft Italian ricotta cookies with a hint of lemon, this classic recipe is the best. This traditional cookie served often at Christmas or Easter is amazing any time of year. The small cake-like cookie has a sweet lemon glaze and crunchy nonpareil sprinkles.
Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies
Crustless Cheesecake Without a Springform Pan
The perfect gluten-free cheesecake that is easy to bake and does not require a springform pan. The scoopable cheesecake has no crust but no one will miss it. The decadent dessert is even better when you add your favorite toppings.
Cheesecake without a Springform Pan
Stewed Pears
Sweet pears are stewed with sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat. They are great for breakfast or for dessert as a topping or accompaniment. This quick and easy recipe makes wonderfully spiced pears.
Stewed Pears
Fresh Strawberry Mousse Parfait
Fresh strawberry mousse is an easy parfait dessert. It’s light and healthy with mounds of yummy berry whipped cream and puree layer making for a great no-bake recipe.
Strawberry Mousse
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Mikey says
Great recipe ideas. Thank you.
Angela says
You are welcome.